Clinic - LPN New Grad

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an LPN to support cardiology clinic teams. You will enter orders in the EMR, refill medications, and provide patient education after visits while assisting with rooming patients and keeping exam rooms clean.

Licensure in SD is required (multi-state accepted) with BLS certification; MN licensure within 6 months. Regular day shifts, Monday through Friday, with a strong emphasis on compassionate, professional patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required in SD; multi-state licensure acceptable.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience assisting cardiology/clinic teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders in the EMR as requested.
• Refill medications via the EMR.
• Provide patient education after visits.
• Assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms.

Skills

EMR entry

Patient education

Nursing care

Education

LPN license (SD)

Tools

EMR/Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary

North Central Heart a Division of the Avera Heart Hospital endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her clinic shift. Primary functions will be to assist the cardiologists and surgeons in the clinic setting by entering orders in the computer/EMR as requested, refilling medications via the EMR, give patient’s their summary and/or education information upon completion of the office visit, assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms, complement nursing requests and various other job duties that may be necessary in the clinic setting.

Work Schedule

Variable shifts: Monday through Friday 10-hour days.

Education/Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed as a LPN in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS Certification.